Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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